Synopsis
An inside look at Buddhafield, a West Hollywood cult formed by a charismatic teacher in the 1980s that eventually imploded.
Scores
Overall Score
40.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
47.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
14.0%
Review Aggregate
71.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 73% of 37 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize suspenseful, lighthearted, gritty. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score73.0
RT critic review count37
Rotten Tomatoes audience score72.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating7.0
IMDb votes6,379
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2016 | $18,051 | $23,594 |
| International | 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2016 | $18,051 | $23,594 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2016 | $9,026 | $11,797 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2016 | $516,000 | $674,455 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2016 | $526,000 | $687,526 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2016 | $453,000 | $592,109 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2016 | $1,279,000 | $1,671,760 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2016 | $75,000 | $98,031 |
| Total Revenues | 2016 | $2,858,026 | $3,735,677 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2016 | $250,000 (est) | $326,771 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2016 | $80,000 (est) | $104,567 (est) |
| Participations | 2016 | $114,000 | $149,008 |
| Residuals ? | 2016 | $155,000 | $202,598 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2016 | $50,000 | $65,354 |
| Total Expenses | 2016 | $649,000 | $848,297 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2016 | $2,209,026 | $2,887,380 |
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